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Health insurance co-payment benefits touted
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/01/2025
» Co-payments in health insurance may reduce hospital admissions, but the model — scheduled to be launched early this year — should benefit the industry in the long run because it helps reduce premiums, making private health insurance more affordable, says InnovestX Securities.
Insurers team up for PM2.5 illness policy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/03/2024
» As PM2.5 air pollution becomes a growing health concern in Thailand, with the level of hazardous dust expected to intensify as the hot season approaches, people are seeking practical options, leading to the emergence of insurance policies that cover respiratory diseases caused by fine particulate matter.
Gold price to reach eight-month high
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/01/2023
» The price of gold is expected to reach an eight-month high of US$1,950 an ounce this week on looming fears of a global recession after the latest US inflation rate fell to 6.5%, said SET-listed Hua Seng Heng Gold Futures.
China optimism spurs Asian shares higher
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/01/2023
» RECAP: Asian markets mostly rose again yesterday on optimism about the impact of China reopening on regional corporate performance, while the dollar remained under pressure after data showed a further slowdown in US inflation.
Investor confidence bullish despite risks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/01/2023
» The investor confidence index (ICI) remained in the bullish zone last month, thanks to expected gains from China's reopening and a substantial growth in profit for Thai listed companies, says the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).
Yuletide opportunities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/12/2022
» Christmas is coming and as people celebrate the season of joy, warmth and hope, investors wish to profit from their investments during this festive time.
Asian shares fall amid tougher rate talk
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/12/2022
» RECAP: Asian shares declined yesterday, as continued interest rate hikes and a steadfast hawkish stance by major central banks fuelled global recession worries and sapped risk sentiment, driving US and European markets down.
Investor optimism returns amid tourism recovery
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/12/2022
» The Investor Confidence Index (ICI) returned to the bullish zone last month amid optimism over the recovery of tourism and the domestic economy, but uncertainties related to US interest rate policy and global Covid-19 infections are still weighing on the outlook.
Asian shares follow Wall Street upward
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/12/2022
» RECAP: Asian stocks climbed after Wall Street posted its first advance this month, with traders focused on upcoming US inflation figures for clues on the path of interest-rate increases.
Airport operator has wings
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/12/2022
» Airports of Thailand (AOT), the world's largest airport operator in terms of market capitalisation, has returned to the spotlight this year as the reopening of borders to tourists has led to skyrocketing passenger arrivals.